Why don't we light up our treasured architecture at night?

[sct1111]

The one thing I noticed when I visited PSU was that they have lights on Old Main and their library at night which looks great. Why doesn't Rutgers have spotlights on Old Queens, the rest of Queens campus or Bishop House? I also noticed the Honors College doesn't have lights on their clock tower at night. It looks odd that the J&J building lights up their cupola, while Rutgers doesn't light up their honors college tower.

I think it's a simple thing that could really enhance the facade of the campus at night.

 

[retired711]

costs money. Will happen only if private donors step up.

 

[sct1111]

I don't buy that explanation. We're not that poor.

There are so many simple small things Rutgers can do to make their campus more attractive but they don't seem to be doing it. I'm pretty sure clock towers are supposed to have lights on them so you can see the clock at night.

 

[Cofifa]

I don't buy that explanation. We're not that poor.

There are so many simple small things Rutgers can do to make their campus more attractive but they don't seem to be doing it. I'm pretty sure clock towers are supposed to have lights on them so you can see the clock at night.

The Clock is lit....

 

[RU-ROCS]

costs money. Will happen only if private donors step up.

With LED lighting the operational cost is negligible.

 

[sct1111]

The Clock is lit....

It was not lit last night. I noticed as I left along route 18. Maybe they turn the lights out at a certain time? I left campus around 12:45.

 

[retired711]

With LED lighting the operational cost is negligible.

How about the cost of the LEDs themselves? Last time I looked in a store, LEDs were fairly expensive.

 

[Scarlet Craig]

Can't Rutgers open a Home Depot CC account like everyone else?

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Since the owner of Home Depot is a Rutgers grad, we should get a B1G discount !!!

 

[rutgersnyc]

Rutgers is poor. We need that Home Depot guy to come across with $100 Mil and name the whole CA campus after him. But sadly, I have heard he hates his alma mater. I think the PR department has made some progress, but many of NJ citizens also have a poor or ambivalent regard for their flagship u.

 

[Sir ScarletKnight]

The one thing I noticed when I visited PSU was that they have lights on Old Main and their library at night which looks great. Why doesn't Rutgers have spotlights on Old Queens, the rest of Queens campus or Bishop House? I also noticed the Honors College doesn't have lights on their clock tower at night. It looks odd that the J&J building lights up their cupola, while Rutgers doesn't light up their honors college tower.

I think it's a simple thing that could really enhance the facade of the campus at night.

The Douglass Student Center always has lights on.

Old Queens isn't THAT nice of a building, especially with all the air conditioners hanging out its windows.

Bishop house lights would hopefully not be too bright, since it's surrounded by dorms.

 

[sct1111]

The Douglass Student Center always has lights on.

Old Queens isn't THAT nice of a building, especially with all the air conditioners hanging out its windows.

Bishop house lights would hopefully not be too bright, since it's surrounded by dorms.

The window units look so stupid. I understand it would cost a fortune to refit the building for central air but at least take the window units out during late Fall/Winter. It's these little cheapo things Rutgers does that is a microcosm of the university.

 

[Cofifa]

It was not lit last night. I noticed as I left along route 18. Maybe they turn the lights out at a certain time? I left campus around 12:45.

the clock itself is back lit by LED's. the tower is not lit and probably should be..

 

[Scarlet Jerry]

Another (relatively) cheap enhancement would be to paint the cupolas on Old Queens and Murray Hall. With the Nov 10 anniversary celebration next month, we need to do this ASAP!

-Scarlet Jerry

 

[Cofifa]

Another (relatively) cheap enhancement would be to paint the cupolas on Old Queens and Murray Hall. With the Nov 10 anniversary celebration next month, we need to do this ASAP!

-Scarlet Jerry

SJ...you couldnt be more on point those cupolas make me crazy....a little paint and repair would go a long way

 

[Sir ScarletKnight]

Another (relatively) cheap enhancement would be to paint the cupolas on Old Queens and Murray Hall. With the Nov 10 anniversary celebration next month, we need to do this ASAP!

-Scarlet Jerry

I know they're looking at Murray. I have no clue about Old Queens.

 

[sct1111]

the clock itself is back lit by LED's. the tower is not lit and probably should be..

I did not see the clock lit either the night after the game. I don't know if it was just because it turns off at a certain time or not. I haven't seen it since. Maybe a current student could weigh in on this.

 

[Sir ScarletKnight]

I did not see the clock lit either the night after the game. I don't know if it was just because it turns off at a certain time or not. I haven't seen it since. Maybe a current student could weigh in on this.

I haven't noticed, but I'll keep an eye on it next time I'm on College ave at night.

 

[Cofifa]

i will check tomorrow and report back.

 

[Cofifa]

i will check tomorrow and report back.

Thanks All...you guys are right we think there is a wiring problem and the electricians are headed out there..we appreciate the heads up

 

[sct1111]

Glad we could help. I'm just surprised nobody else noticed.